The art of choosing by Dr. Sheena Iyengar as broadcast
by TED Global videos presents one interesting facet to America ideology about
choice. Dr. Iyengar assumes that Americans believe the following when it comes
to making choices. First, Americans are free to make their own choices. Second,
the more options that area available will often lead to better choices. Lastly,
individuals should never say no to choice (TED Global, 2010). Dr. Iyengar presents a humorous
interaction about her travels to Japan and ordering green tea with the request
to add sugar. The waiter humbly decline and the situation unfolds further. The
ultimate misunderstanding was not superficial but rests nested much deeper
against cultural fundamental ideas about choice.
I
would tend to agree with Dr. Iyengar theories regarding choice. I personally
like to be in control of my own decisions. Having choices or options is
generally preferred as I compare and evaluate them based on my personal
preferences. Although, I’ll slightly contradict as having options is preferred,
too many options and saturate the decision process and lead to a sub-optimal
decision. Lastly, I don’t think I’d ever day no to choice, I may defer to
another opinion, maybe even to make the decision but never to blind luck or
fate.
I
believe Dr. Iyengar’s implication on leadership is that leaders must remain
flexible and adopt choice as a positive element about their lives. Choice can
be overwhelming but by hvng options to evaluate it will allow leaders to make
the best decisions possible. Although, give the pink nail polish sometimes
choices can be trivial; such as glamour versus eloquent
(TED Global, 2010). I think her closing comments that being blind places a
significant amount of perspective on choices as the visual sense is one of
absolute. An individual uses their visual sense throughout the day innumerably.
Without the visual sense one would utilize their mind more to determine the
best choice from the available options.
TED Global (2010). Sheena
Iyengar: The art of choosing | Video on TED.com [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/sheena_iyengar_on_the_art_of_choosing.html
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